Friday, March 16, 2012

I hope you are having a wonderful Friday! What a beautiful day it is here today...I am loving these warm temps!

It's time for my Easter mesh wreath tutorial! I have done a few tutorials in the past, but thought I would do an updated version. In the last Easter mesh wreath tutorial I cut the mesh and tied it around the wreath. Alot of you complained that the mesh unraveled. Yes, it does tend to unravel unfortunately and needs trimming every now and then. Since my last tutorial I have worked with the mesh more and more and have learned a better way of attaching it without cutting it. I think you will agree this is a better way...

I hope you like how it turned out! I just love those cute bunnies...

Here are the supplies I used.

A grapevine wreath

A roll of 21 inch mesh

A roll of 4 inch mesh

Two different kinds of Easter ribbons

Flowers in pink, purple, cream and yellow

Bunny Welcome sign

White spray paint

I spray painted the grapevine wreath white just in case some of it showed through.

You should be able to find all of the supplies at Hobby Lobby and Michaels. The sign, ribbon, and most of the flowers were bought at Hobby Lobby. They also carry the mesh, however, I bought mine at a store that is locally owned.

You will also need wire or chenille stems, cutters, and a glue gun.

I used wrapped wire, but as I stated above, you can also use chenille stems.

Start by attaching pieces of the wire all around the wreath about 5 inches apart. Be sure and leave the wires long because you will be attaching the large and smaller mesh with it.

Start with the 21 inch mesh. Scrunch it and use the wire to attach it to the wreath preferably starting at the bottom. Make a puff and attach it with the next wire.

Keep making puffs all around the wreath and attaching them with the wire.

Yes, the mesh is prickly and a little hard to work with. But you can do it!

Soon it will look like this...

Remember how I told you to leave the wires long? Now you will attach the smaller mesh with the same wires. It is alot easier to work with.

Make sure the wire is twisted good and tight!

Then it will look like this...

You are now ready to attach the ribbon. Cut the ribbons in One and a half foot strips and tie them around the wreath in between the puffs. I double knotted them for security. This will take at least 6 yards of each ribbon.

It's starting to shape up!

Now it is time to add the flowers. This is when you will need the glue gun. Look how pitiful mine is! lol...and this is a new one! Oh my...

I start with one group of flowers at a time...first I started with pink. Start gluing them in the grapevine wreath. This is one reason I use grapevine as my base. It's easy to attach things to.

Next, I added the lavender and cream flowers.

And finally touches of yellow. I used flowers that coordinate with the mesh and wooden bunny "Welcome" sign. I also tend to lean towards the dainty side as you can see. However, the larger flowers would be pretty too...such as some tulips.

Now for the last step...take some of your wire or a chenille stem and attach the sign to the middle of the wreath. This particular sign had a metal hanger so it was easy to attach. You will probably want to attach it in a few places for more security.

All done and ready to display!!!

It looks pretty darn cute on my door...

I hope this tutorial was easy to understand. Please let me know if I left anything out or if you have questions. This is my version of doing this...I know there are more ways and maybe better ways! lol...The possibities are really endless. You could also convert this wreath into spring by changing out the bunnies and adding something like a butterfly, bird, or just a pretty "Welcome" sign. You could also leave it empty if you would like. Sooooo many possibilites!! If you make one of these please e-mail me a pic. I hope to get several then I will post pics on my blog.

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This is a very easy tutorial to understand. I love the way your wreath looks. Would you believe I have never worked with that mesh before? I have seen it but never really tried it. I think I need to get a wreath made for my front door that is similar to yours. I love it! xo Diana

This is so gorgeous! Just the thing to brighten things up as we wait for the snow and ice to leave. Next trip to Michaels I will pick up the supplies and give this a whirl. Thank you for such a thorough tutorial.

Thanks so much for sharing! Very easy to understand for a novice like me. I love the airy look you have with the flowers...so spring like. I think I need to make one for my front door. I'm probably the only person that hasn't worked with this mesh. :-)

I'm just getting started on your last mesh wreath tutorial. Which one do you think was easier to do? There are things I like about each one so I may end up with one of each now! I have already cut pieces of mesh so the other will come 1st!

Kayla, I would go ahead with the other tutorial if you have already cut the mesh. It might be a little easier...you will just have to trim the mesh from time to time. When I did that tutorial I didn't realize the mesh frayed that much. I am still using my spring wreath from last year and it has held up fine...I just had to trim it up a bit. Good luck! E-mail me a pic when you get it done. I would love to see it!

This turned out great! Thanks for the easy to understand directions. I remember your last tutorial and intended to make a wreath and never did. Your new way definitely looks easier. The hardest part for me will be finding the mesh in my town.

That wreath is so darling Kristen. I am getting my stuff ready for Easter and shopping for the cute stuff. I think I may also try glueing in some pastel colored eggs (like you did with the Christmas wreath and the ornaments). I will let you know how it turns out :)Christina McCall

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I love your wreath. You have made this so easy to follow that I am going to make me one for Christmas. Thank you for putting the instructions and the pictures together.I am not very crafty but you have encouraged me with your creations that are so pretty.

Someone asked about a rule for how many flowers to plan on. Whenever I use silk flowers and greenery, the Rule of Three seems to apply: Carefully and scientifically calculate exactly how many you'll need. Then triple it.

Someone asked about a rule for how many flowers to plan on. Whenever I use silk flowers and greenery, the Rule of Three seems to apply: Carefully and scientifically calculate exactly how many you'll need. Then triple it.

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I'm a 42yr. old mother of 1. I've been married for 21years to a wonderful man, Kevin. We have one son together named Chase who is 14. We live in a small town in Arkansas and have a dog named Sassy, a cat named Coco and now a chinchilla, Tiki. My husband is a Database Administrator and I have my own business called Kristen's Creations where I make and sell a variety of crafts. I worked in a shop as a floral designer for 15 yrs. until it closed. My former boss decided to retire and lease out her building. I enjoy crafting, decorating, and hanging out with my family.
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